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Doctor of Nursing Practice in Leadership

The DNP in Leadership program is not currently accepting applications.

Please visit the BS to DNP website for current graduate nursing program offerings

Please submit any inquiries to nursingdnp@boisestate.edu

Learn about the program

The DNP in Leadership prepares nurses to be leaders in transforming practice environments, to lead change in complex systems, and to evaluate and implement strategies that optimize health outcomes

Why DNP at Boise State?

Balance online and in-person learning

Our online courses maximize flexibility while pairing with four on-campus experiences for valuable in-person interaction. You can anticipate dedicated support and encouragement from faculty and staff as you work to achieve your academic and professional goals.

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Cohort model

Our flexible cohort model allows for fall or spring enrollment. You will join a group of nurses who will learn from and support each other while developing life-long relationships. You will benefit from the cohort’s diverse educational and professional backgrounds; prior cohorts have included nurse practitioners, executives, engineers, educators, mental health specialists, and simulation experts.

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Affordable tuition

You will receive a high-quality academic experience from an esteemed, research-oriented public university. Our total tuition is $32,800 with no additional out-of-state tuition. Other associated costs include books and travel to on-campus Leadership Immersions.

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Innovative curriculum

Our leadership-focused coursework includes elements of health care policy and advocacy, finance, information systems, project management and organizational leadership. Its application is versatile across all spheres of nursing; it will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to become an innovative leader. Your individualized Scholarly Project will also allow you to showcase your expanding skills through interprofessional collaboration.

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Program Overview

Hear from program participants what Boise State’s DNP program offers. Available with a video transcript.

DNP Program Outcomes

Critical Inquiry/Clinical Reasoning

  1. Uses theoretical and evidence based knowledge to create, evaluate, and implement changes in practice, systems of care, organizations and communities to improve population-based outcomes
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate practice methodologies which integrate nursing science with knowledge from a wide range of disciplines, and based on other appropriate scientific underpinnings to enhance individual, aggregate, and population health outcomes
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